May 16, 2012

New UC faculty member Rina Williams analyzes the influence of the state on gender and identity politics.

May 21, 2012

Two undergraduates tie for the top honor, which recognizes women for their excellence in academics, leadership and advocacy.

May 26, 2012

A derelict, historic West End church may see new life as a space for artists, musicians and entrepreneurs. On June 1, UC interior design students will present their visions for reclaiming the building for new uses.

November 3, 2012

The history, theory, technology and essential craft of furniture design told via text, color photos and drawings is presented in the new book, Furniture Design, Second Edition, by DAAP Professor James Postell. The work, to serve as a textbook and resource among working designers and students, recognizes furniture design as an emerging discipline in its own right.

November 24, 2012

Just-released global rankings of the best international design programs place UC at No. 3. The rankings by Business Insider were based on surveys of design professionals, those working in the field and doing the hiring.

November 7, 2012

UC design alum Fernando Pardo was featured in Car and Driver magazine for, among other things, leading the the design of BMW's shape-shifting, fabric-skinned roadster.

November 21, 2012

UC digital design alum Shane Kearns is recently out with a "chelicious," photo-filled book with recipes for "100 Amazing Adventures in Grilled Cheese," including a dessert grilled cheese recipe. The book is based on his blog, and both book and blog helped him put his UC degree to work.

November 10, 2012

A successful plan by UC faculty and students to develop a new community for 350,000 residents in Anyang, China, has resulted in a new book by two UC planning faculty, as well as articles and presentations on their experience of working in that country.

October 31, 2012

Former dean of the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning Jay Chatterjee was recently honored for his career achievements at a banquet attended by some of the world s best-known architects. The event launched the Jay Chatterjee Global Lecture Series at DAAP.

November 14, 2012

The nation s design employers have ranked three UC programs industrial design, interior design and architecture in the nation s top tier.